⚖️DOJ Seeks Compliance on Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More💰Notice on Updated Civil Penalties for National Security Investments
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Investment Security is giving notice of its updated maximum civil monetary penalties in connection with the Outbound Investment Security Program. These amounts are effective through January 14, 2026. These figures represent an annual adjustment for inflation. The updated figures and notification are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
Learn More🚫Overview of Executive Order 14151 on DEI Program Termination
Executive Order 14151 asserts the termination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, emphasizing a commitment to equal dignity and respect. It mandates a review of federal practices, aiming to eliminate these programs to redirect resources towards more effective governance. The order outlines implementation steps for agency heads and highlights the necessity for aligning current practices with new guidelines.
Learn More🚨Executive Order Targets Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Executive Order 14157 establishes a process for designating international cartels and other organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, recognizing their threat to U.S. national security and economy. The order mandates operational preparations to eliminate these entities’ influence and outlines a national emergency response to safeguard the safety and territorial integrity of the United States.
Learn More📊Delay of Inspection Fees Regulations Impacting Agricultural Imports
This document delays the effective date of the December 30, 2024, final rule revising the regulations governing the inspection and certification for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products by amending certain fees charged for Section 8e import inspections. These revisions recover, as nearly as practicable, the costs of performing inspection services on imported commodities in accordance with the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.
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